INTY: How to fuel your teen athlete

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's EpisodeNutrition can be confusing. It seems every six months we hear of new eating plans and diets and lions and tigers and bears, oh my.Adding to the noise is how, exactly, do we get quality food in our teen athletes? Do they need to eat differently? And how do we encourage them to actually eat what is best for them to perform and recover well?I'm beyond excited to share my conversation with Roberta Anding today. Roberta is a sports dietitian and has so many letters after her name I don't even know what they all mean.Currently, Roberta serves as the sports dietitian for the Houston Astros, Rice University athletics, and Baylor College of Medicine Corporate Programs. She's also the former sports dietitian for the Houston Texans NFL franchise and Houston Ballet.Topics DiscussedIn today's conversation, we dig into fueling teen athletes. We cover:How to create buy-in from your adolescentThe most important aspect of fueling wellWhat to do when your child visits Whataburger too muchProtein needs and the best way to fill themSimple, cost-effective ways to include more protein in your child's mealsResources for parents and teen athletes including websites and books.This interview was so valuable to me I took copious notes while producing this episode.Download the notes at https://www.gracedhealth.com/fuelyourteenathlete/Listen in, then find me on Instagram or Facebook and tell me how you fuel your teen Find all kinds of goodies and resources on the Resources tab at GracedHealth.comConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealth Facebook: @Graced Health [email protected] you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules? My new free download combats several health rules we've heard and gives you a bonus rule to keep. Get yours at www.gracedhealth.com/badrulesMy latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell